In 2008, Daniel Putkowski's debut novel, An Island Away, became the #1 bestselling book in Aruba. The island boasts the most repeat visitors in the Caribbean and those loyal fans quickly made the book a favorite among Arubaphiles. This popularity prompted a 30-date, year-long book tour. The novel is still generating positive reviews and press. The 2010 edition of Aruba Nights Magazine says, "An Island Away is an insightful tale of Aruba's refinery heyday and a great beach read."

Putkowski's second book, Bonk's Bar, is based on an establishment of the same name in the Port Richmond area of Philly. Philadelphia City Paper wrote, "Putkowski paints his version of the place as the quintessential river ward tappie, a place to watch the boys swing for the fences while drowning the day in suds and Jameson. File it under realistic fiction."

The author's newest novel, Universal Coverage, takes on the current healthcare battle in the United States. Putkowski has turned to fiction to highlight what medical services might look like in America's near future. "I wanted to present a compelling scenerio, a "what if" situation that will get people talking," he says. "My intention was to show things from all sides and let readers make their own judgments." The book has received rave reviews from former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, editor-in-chief of Forbes Magazine Steve Forbes, Ed Morrissey of hotair.com, American Conservative Union, Galen Institute, Docs 4 Patient Care, and many others.

A graduate of New York University's prestigious Tisch School of the Arts and Stern School of Business, Putkowski lives with his wife and cat in Philadelphia and Aruba and travels frequently to Spain. A private pilot, he blogs regularly about flying, his travels, and the writing life at The Bent Page (bentpage.wordpress.com). He is also a regular contributor to the online magazine, When Falls the Coliseum.